Crochet Rules

I don’t much care for rules. These are more like… guidelines. Some of the following admonitions are personal and apply only to my own crochet designing (#25 in particular), but most may be generalized.

I ignore #2, #7 and #11 all the time and as a result I end up breaking #5.

In no particular order of importance, here’s a rundown of Doris’ Crochet Caveats:

Rule #1: No time spent crocheting is ever wasted.

Rule #2: Keep track of your markers.

Rule #3: That’s not a mistake, that’s a design element.

Rule #4: There’s no such thing as too much yarn.

Rule #5: There’s no crying in crochet.

Rule #6: Never start a project without at least two hooks in the required size.

My fiance doesn’t care one way or the other, lol. I have large boxes of yarn taking up most of our closet and he will still go buy me a color for a project :) Most of what I make I end up selling or giving away so I think that helps, lol.

After making the pearl river shawl twice!!! first with two size 15 knitting needles taped together (because I couldn’t find a size 50 anywhere) plus using a finer yarn with mohair than the pattern recommended, then with a size 50 knitting needle as per the pattern I can appreciate the above. Not withstanding I made two beautiful shawls the first not quite the length yet georgeous none the less. Time spent…don’t ask!

Rule #27 After handling the knitting needles for so long I decided to learn to knit and take a break from crocheting for a spell. I agree knitting is fun, too slow though so back to crochet after this project is complete.

Hey Nora,
I do not give crochet pattern support here on this site. Please join us at Ravelry.com. There you will find a forum dedicated to my designs, Doris Chan:Everyday Crochet. Post your question there and the posse or I will be along to answer. Thanks for your understanding.

It doesn’t matter how much we love our cats, cats and crochet do not go well together. Even if sound asleep, that kitty can hear the rustle of yarn and crochet hook. Before you realize it, BAM!, you’ve got a really cute YouTube video of “Sweet Kitty Crocheting.”

Wow I just love your list of “Rules!” I shared it over at Ravelry with my group. Just wanted you to know that I really enjoyed reading each one and sharing it with my fellow crocheters and knitters at Ravelry.

Thank you so much for your beautiful patterns and terrific rules. I am a plus-sized woman and some will fit me. I just have one question: How do I convert a regular pattern into a plus-sized pattern
Thank you for your precious time.

Wow this is really so funny!
Thank you so much for sharing it! I’m new to crochet (a few months old) and I really love to crochet! I just found your blog after buying your spiral pattern (which is so pretty) and already favourited it. I love the fact that you always talk about random things and they’re really cheeky and makes me smile. Love your simple yet well informed blog! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I really appreciate it. Happy New Year! May things be brighter and much more exciting for you in 2013! :)

I was wondering the same thing. What has Clover’s CEO done to incur the wrath of Doris?

I know one CEO I feel that way about… the one at the Canadian company that bought Caron. He/She has dropped my two favorite mid priced yarns, Country and Spa. grrrrrrr Enough of the ubiquitous cheap acrylic… it’s an OK yarn for some projects, but variety is the spice of life. Why buy a company and gut it’s product line?